Esports Academy

Established in 2020, our Esports Academy are the current reigning Valorant National Champions. Compete and train with other students against colleges from around the country. If you’re not a competitive person, feel free to join up to meet like-minded people and make new friends!

Our Esports training centre is equipped with twenty high-end gaming PCs, 144hz monitors and professional gaming peripherals. Joining the academy will provide you with training, coaching and guidance. We offer a place for learners to share ideas and explore their passions with the support of a professional esports coach.

We are on track to become the leading sports college in England. Our Sports Academies are partnered with local professional organisations to give you the best training, advice, and opportunities and allow you to combine your academic course with the sports training of your choice.

Our Sports Academies include:

• Athletics
• Basketball
• Esports
• Football
• Futsal
• Goalkeeping
• Netball

Sports Scholarship Programme:

For elite individuals competing at the National or International Level; we welcome you to apply for our Sports Scholarship Programme. Sports Scholarships are given to 10 of the best sportspersons across the college. Individuals awarded this status usually compete at the National or International level.

This scholarship is in partnership with TASS (Talented Athlete Sports Scholar) where being awarded this recognition can fast-track further Sports Scholarship possibilities when they progress beyond FE.

Students on a Sports Scholarship will receive additional benefits:

• Mentorship
• Sport Psychologist
• Arranged workshops with universities regarding sporting excellence
• Sports Scholarship kit
• AOC Sports Leadership fast-tracked support

To apply for a chance to receive a Sports Scholarship please fill in the form here.

To be considered for the Academy, you must be:

• Aged 16-19
• Enrolled on a full-time course at Capital City College

You will be invited to a trial session to showcase your skill level. We run 6 opportunities to join through trials, showcase games and tournaments throughout the year.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

There is no cost attached to being a member of our academy team.

Having worked with multiple sports academy partners, we are proud to provide actual pathways in the sport. Our links with semi-professional clubs and scholarship opportunities at Universities in the UK or abroad provide you with excellent options for your career.